Rock Rat

Petromys Typicus. “These animals move upon the hind-legs, which are not much larger than the fore-ones; the tail is nearly as long as the body. One species only is known, the “rock-rat” which is about seven inches long, and the tail five and a half inches; it is of a reddish color, and builds its nest among stones and in the crevices of the rocks. It is found in southwestern Africa, in the region of Orange River.” — S. G. Goodrich, 1885

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